Director Communications, Media Relations

Job Details:

This position will help drive Tyson Foods positive reputation within media, while mitigating crisis situations.. It includes creating and implementing public relations strategies as well as managing news Media Relations; media monitoring; news media training for executives; issues messaging; crisis planning and training; speech-writing; public speaking coordination and training; public event planning; customer communications support; and public relations assistance to the leaders of the various business units. This role is part of the larger Corporate Communications team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The position requires someone with strong organizational and interpersonal skills; the ability to quickly gather information, develop messaging and share communications to key internal and external audiences; along with the ability to help manage response communication during crises or critical incident situations. The position requires a strategic leader who can help guide and direct other members of the external communications team and provide leadership across the function of Corporate Communications.

Requirements:

Education/Certifications: Requires BA or BS in communications, public relations, journalism or related field

Experience: 10+ years of communications, media or public relations experience in-house or at an agency.

Computer Skills: Requires basic computer skills. Requires knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong grammatical aptitude, and skilled editing ability; deep experience in working with media and developing and executing effective media strategies and building and shaping narratives; strong experience with issues management and fielding reactive media requests.

Special Skills: Ability to develop news releases, speeches, letters and other forms of written communication; organizational and collaborative skills are also important; manage numerous projects with tight deadlines

May require limited domestic travel.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Work Shift:

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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